CGN: Lake Izabal

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Guatemala's largest fresh water body, Lake Izabal, is a natural reserve and home to dozens of lakeside Q'eqchi' Mayan communities. The lake is threatened by a Canadian-owned nickel mine ran by the Guatemalan Nickel Company.
More info: http://www.mimundo.org/2008/08/29/lake-izabal-majestic-life-source-flowing-towards-its-death/